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The Gobble Gobble Ghost - Small Group Readers' Theater
We are moving our site, Wonbyone, to Wonbyone2. Please pardon our dust!This small group reader's theater is for three students. In the scrip there is a former turkey, turned ghost, who can't seem to scare anyone. A boy and girl come along to help out so everyone can have a happy Halloween. My scripts are written in black and white except the occasional picture on front to make it easier and cheaper to print and make copies. My students enjoyed using this script to increase their fluency. I hope
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Drama, Reading
CCSS
RF.3.3
, RF.3.3d
, RF.3.4
+14
CA State History | The Transcontinental Railroad RT Script for Grades 3 to 5
Hop aboard for a time-travel journey with Joel and Amanda as California races to connect East and West. This Readers’ Theater script for grades 3–5 brings the Transcontinental Railroad to life through vivid dialogue and multiple perspectives. Students learn how the Pacific Railroad Act launched a bold plan, how Theodore Judah mapped a route through the Sierra Nevada, and how the “Big Four” pushed construction forward. Most importantly, students meet Li Wei and other Chinese workers who face sno
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+9
Bleeding Kansas (1854-1856) | Westward Expansion U.S. History RT Script
How did Bleeding Kansas reveal the failure of compromise before the Civil War? This packet immerses students in the violent struggle over the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854. With 15 roles, 10 scenes, and a reenactment, the script follows Stephen Douglas, John Brown, and settlers facing election fraud, the Sack of Lawrence, Sumner’s caning, and dueling governments, using primary source quotes from the Act. The guide provides vocabulary, discussion questions, and a quiz to explore popular sovereignty
5th - 8th
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.W.2
+6
Inside Out Readers Theater | Group Fluency Activity | Large & Small Groups
Looking for a way to engage your students in reading and oral fluency? Well then this Readers Theatre resource is for you! Based on the movie "Inside Out", these scripts will allow your students to play some of their favorite characters while exploring the theme of emotion, coming of age, and dealing with challenges. Readers Theater is a great engaging activity for any age and ability group. There are also stage actions included so that you can easily add drama elements to the scripts. This res
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Drama
Goldilocks and the 3 Bears: Fairytale script bundle for young actors
Have fun with these 2 scripts that explore the story of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears from different angles! PDF and Word formats. If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, Drama, Reading
Jack and the Beanstalk: Fairytale script bundle for young actors
Have fun with these 2 scripts that explore the story of Jack and the Beanstalk from different angles! PDF and Word formats. If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is to help explain what comets, meteors, and asteroids are. In the script, Brian is supposed to have written a report about Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids but he hasn’t been working on it. He thinks that all of them are space rocks. His friends help him out and explain the differences between them. There is a short writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so th
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Astronomy, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+7
The Lion and the Mouse - Small Group Readers' Theater by Aesop
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'Little friends might turn out to be great friends.' In the script, The Mouse was hurrying home one day and came across the Lion. He woke up and caught her and was about to eat her but the Mouse begged him for her life.
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
Peter Pants & Captain Looks - Totally TWISTED - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group Reader's Theater for 4 people. In the script, Peter doesn't like to wear pants and so he's called Peter Pants. Captain Looks is self-centered and only cares about, you guessed it, his or her looks. My ESL students found this reader's theater very funny and enjoyed it. There is a group, small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.This is one of my literacy centers and how I teach fluency. It could work for as low as 3rd grade but would need so
3rd - 9th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
+18
CA State History | The Bear Flag Revolt and Statehood RT Script for Grades 3-5
Join Joel and Amanda on a fast-paced time-travel adventure through one of the biggest turning points in California history: the Bear Flag Revolt and the path to statehood. Students step into Sonoma as William B. Ide’s group raises a bear-and-star flag, then watch events move quickly as U.S. forces claim California, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo shifts sovereignty, and the Gold Rush sparks a sudden population boom. Multiple perspectives—including Californios, American settlers, and Native Calif
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+9
Hansel & Pretzel - Totally TWISTED Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater is for a group of 4 to 5 students. It takes the story of Hansel and Gretel and, well, TWISTS it! My students loved it. There is another Hansel and Gretel script I have written and I use both when I want to compare and contrast this story. I had to pre-teach a few words to the group but they were quite eager. If you have looked at any of my other scripts you will know how much I believe in using Reader's Theater to improve student's reading abilities. It is motivational and
5th - 8th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
, CCRA.R.10
+6
George Washington and the Cherry Tree - Patriotic Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 5 students. This is the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree and how he proved his honesty. In the script, George is raised to value honesty more than anything else and he promises to always do that but his father is not convinced. He wants to be sure that George will always be honest. When George turns six he is given a hatchet and one day he uses it to shave all the bark off his dad’s cherry tree. When his father finds out, he is
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+10
CA State History | Sutter’s Fort & The Gold Rush RT Script for Elementary (G3~5)
Join Joel and Amanda on a thrilling time-travel adventure to Sutter’s Fort and Gold Rush – Gold Fever! This Readers’ Theater script for grades 3-5 explores John Sutter’s dream of New Helvetia, the 1848 gold discovery by James Marshall, and the wild Gold Rush of 1849. Meet a Nisenan Native American, a hopeful Gold Miner, and a clever Merchant as they navigate boomtowns, statehood, and the impact on Native lands. With vivid historical details, like the 80,000 Forty-Niners and California’s 1850 sta
3rd - 5th
Drama, Speaking & Listening, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.9
+3
The Proclamation of 1763 | Colonial America and the Early Republic | RT Script
In 1763, Britain’s Proclamation of 1763 banned settlement west of the Appalachians, igniting colonial fury and Native tensions after the French and Indian War. This immersive Readers’ Theater brings King George III’s decree, defiant settlers, and Pontiac’s resistance to life, weaving vivid dialogue with proclamation quotes. Students explore land disputes, rebellion, and colonial-Native clashes, sparking curiosity about America’s revolutionary roots. Perfect for engaging young historians in a piv
5th - 8th
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.L.4
+4
Also included in: 10 RT Script Bundle for Colonial America and the Early Republic History
Writing Super Magnet Man & His Electric Girl - Small Group Readers' Theater
We are moving our site, Wonbyone, to Wonbyone2. Please pardon our dust!This reader's theater was written for 4 students. It reviews how magnets are attracted to each other and electricity's open and closed circuits. The story centers around a girl, who is trying to make science a love story.Naturally, the boys are disgusted by the idea! It is a great way to tie science into language arts. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that t
4th - 8th, Adult Education
Drama, General Science, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.SL.6
, CCRA.L.1
The Big Bad Bully and the Three Brave Bystanders - Small Group Readers' Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 5 students although you COULD give one student two roles that are shorter than the others. The script is about what students should do when they are being bullied or if they see someone else being bullied. It is a great discussion opener or closer! In the script, the school has a big bad bully and no one is standing up to what the bully is doing until three brave bystanders move in. One by one, they stand up to the bully and teach everyone that, when
4th - 9th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+10
The Camel and the Monkey - Small Group Readers' Theater by Aesop
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'Do not imitate people who are better than you.' In the script, the animals are having a party and Camel has come. The Camel has a lot of pride and thinks he is better than the rest. He keeps hurting their feelings. When Monkey dances and everyone loves it, Camel decides to show them how much better he
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
We All Need Faith, Fellowship, & Prayer- RELIGIOUS Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a religious reader's theater intended for a small group of 3 students. It is about how even little things can weigh us down. It helps to have faith and fellowship with other believers. It also helps to ask others to pray for you. These are the things discussed in this reader's theater. It would make a great skit performed before a sermon or before a discussion in class. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I use reader's theaters to enc
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+19
Play Without Ceasing - Small Group Readers' Theater
We are moving our site, wonbyone, to wonbyone2. Please pardon our dust!This is a religious reader's theater intended for a small group of 4 students. The object of the script is to examine what is meant by pray without ceasing and how to apply it in our lives. #2 is trying to be a better Christian and heard the pastor last week talking about a scripture that said to play without ceasing. He/she got it a little wrong and did not read too carefully when they looked it up so now they are mixed up.
3rd - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Religion
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+14
CA State History | Rancho Life Under Mexican Rule RT Script for Grades 3 to 5
Join Joel and Amanda on a time-travel visit to Alta California during the Mexican Rancho Period (1821–1846)! In this 10-scene Readers’ Theater script for grades 3–5, students learn how Mexico’s independence changed California, how missions were affected by secularization, and how land grants and diseño maps helped ranchos spread across the region. Meet a proud Californio ranch family, a skilled Native vaquero, a local alcalde, and visitors who witness the hide-and-tallow trade—where hides are tr
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+9
CA State History | The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake RT Script for Grades 3 to 5
Join Joel and Amanda on a powerful time-travel visit to San Francisco during the Great Earthquake of 1906. Students experience the early-morning shaking at about 5:12 a.m., the terrifying fires with dry hydrants, and the inspiring teamwork that helped communities survive. From the “Golden Hydrant” bucket brigade and life in tent city to Chinatown rebuilding with determination, this 10-scene Readers’ Theater script teaches resilience, civic cooperation, and the importance of fairness during emerg
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+9
Runaway Sleigh: Short festive script for young actors
Runaway Sleigh is a fun and heartwarming Christmas school play in which a mischievous elf, NED, persuades Rudolph to “borrow” Santa’s sleigh for a harmless joke, but their adventure quickly turns into trouble when they land in the mysterious forest of the Snow Queen. Along the way they meet magical creatures, helpful humans, and loyal friends who set out to rescue them. As NED and Rudolph work to fix their mistake, they discover an important lesson: taking advantage of the people who care about
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Drama, Reading
Also included in: Christmas play scripts: For kids and teachers
CA State History | The California Chinese Immigrant Experience | RT Script
Travel through California’s Gold Rush era and beyond as Joel and Amanda meet Chinese immigrants searching for “Gold Mountain.” This 10-scene Readers’ Theater script for grades 3–5 follows Li Wei and Mei from busy harbor docks to river mining camps, snowy Sierra railroad work sites, and the growing strength of Chinatown communities. Students explore why many Chinese immigrants came, how unfair taxes and court rules shaped daily life, and how Chinese workers contributed through mining, business, a
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+9
Florida State History | Fort Mose – First Free Black Settlement (1738) G3~5
Travel to Spanish Florida with Joel and Amanda in Fort Mose: The First Free Black Settlement (1738)! This Readers’ Theater script for 3rd–5th graders brings history to life as students meet Captain Francisco Menéndez, Governor Montiano, and families who escaped slavery to build a fortified community near St. Augustine. Students discover how a royal decree created a path to freedom, how Fort Mose became a strategic shield during British threats, and how the community showed resilience by evacuati
3rd - 5th
U.S. History
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+8
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